This unit looks at the body of law that Australian courts apply to commercial disputes in which not all facts are linked to a single jurisdiction. There may be links to foreign countries or to more than one Australian jurisdiction. The main questions considered in this unit are: when do the Australian courts assume jurisdiction in cross-border commercial disputes? when can foreign judgments in commercial disputes be recognised and enforced in Australia? what are the general principles of choosing the applicable law in cross-border commercial disputes? what are the specific rules of choosing the applicable law for obligations and property? what are the theories underlying the rules on... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Either LLB or LAW7429, LAW7266, LAW7267 and LAW7269.
